{"id":13089,"date":"2010-08-16T09:17:49","date_gmt":"2010-08-16T13:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=13089"},"modified":"2010-08-16T09:17:49","modified_gmt":"2010-08-16T13:17:49","slug":"top-10-if-a-jet-alum-were-president-of-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2010\/08\/16\/top-10-if-a-jet-alum-were-president-of-the-u-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10: If a JET Alum were President of the U.S……"},"content":{"rendered":"

This past weekend at the JETAA USA Conference hosted by the JETAA New York chapter, there were several references in speeches (including by Ambassador Fujisaki) to the possibility of a JET alum someday becoming President of the United States.\u00a0 Fortunately, this issue was already addressed in the Spring 2004 issue of the JETAA NY Quarterly Newsletter so we’ll all know exactly what to expect:<\/em><\/p>\n

Spring 2004 \u2013 THE \u201cPOLITICS\u201d ISSUE TOP 14!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It could happen.\u00a0 One of these days one of our very own from the JET Alumni community could become President of the United States.\u00a0 What would that be like, ka na\u2026?<\/em><\/p>\n

THE TOP 14 THINGS THAT WOULD BE DIFFERENT IF A JET ALUM WERE PRESIDENT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

14. Fifty-minute self-introduction on first day in office.
\n13. Press conference with Japanese media to promote internationalization and clear up confusion over ability to use chopsticks.
\n12. Presidential toilet seat warmer.
\n11. Future school history books include section on famous \u201cI Have a Pen!\u201d speech.
\n10. Vending machines with hot corn soup installed throughout White House
\n9.\u00a0 Pre-Departure Orientation in the Rose Garden
\n8.\u00a0 Curry rice included in public school lunch menus across the U.S.
\n7.\u00a0 All Foreign Service language training outsourced to AEON.
\n6.\u00a0 Inauguration Karaoke!
\n5.\u00a0 All JETAA Chapter Reps appointed to ambassadorships.
\n4.\u00a0 President works half days, then goes on vacation.\u00a0 (Wait a second\u2026)
\n3.\u00a0 Spin control involves slapping Vice President on the back of the head to evoke laughter from audience and divert controversy.
\n2.\u00a0 All policies explained very clearly, slowly and loudly.
\n1.\u00a0 Oval Office Happy Hour!<\/strong><\/p>\n

*(Click here<\/strong><\/a> for more Top Ten lists from past Newsletter issues.<\/em>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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